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Simple Machines Forum

Name: Simple Machines Forum
Author: Star Stack

Free open-source PHP forum software with SSI integration

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Simple Machines Forum is free, open-source software written in PHP that allows users to create and manage online discussion boards. It distinguishes itself with a custom template engine for layout control and Server Side Includes (SSI) for seamless website integration.

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Sovereignty Score

Recorded assessment version: jurisdiction-ownership-2026-10-04

out of 100

Data completeness36% (Minimal)

Score relies on pessimistic defaults for missing fields

Jurisdictional(56%)

Significant foreign legal exposure risk

Legal jurisdiction not specified
No foreign parent provider
Five Eyes intelligence alliance exposure
US CLOUD Act applies (US can compel data access regardless of storage location)

Ownership(44%)

Strong EU ownership and control

Bootstrapped (self-funded)
Bootstrapped stage
Low acquisition risk (bootstrapped, no investor pressure) (No VC exit timeline, founders retain full control)

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Quick Facts

Legal jurisdiction: United States
Headquarters: United States
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Deployment: SaaS

Evidence and freshness

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hqCountry: other
Retrieved 30/01/2026, confidence 95%.
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Simple Machines is organized as a not-for-profit membership corporation under Nevada law, headquartered at 2215 Renaissance Dr Ste B, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
hqCountry: other
Retrieved 30/01/2026, confidence 95%.
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Simple Machines is organized as a not-for-profit membership corporation under Nevada law, headquartered at 2215 Renaissance Dr Ste B, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119